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Superintendent reports audit timeline, enrollment of ~453 and upcoming cybersecurity grant to Lake of the Woods board
Summary
Superintendent Scott told the board the district has about 453 students, will host auditors next week, expects a cybersecurity grant (~$14,753), and continues to refine policy language for Minnesota Paid Family Leave while filling custodial positions.
Superintendent Scott reported to the Lake of the Woods School Board that current student enrollment stands at about 453 and that district staff are preparing for an on-site audit scheduled next Monday through Wednesday. He said the district submitted its first UFAR on Sept. 11, will submit a final audited submission by Nov. 30, and expects written draft reports to the state by Dec. 30.
On revenues and expenditures, Scott said state revenue receipts were running at roughly 45 percent, with federal and local receipts showing as not yet recorded for the new fiscal period; he cautioned the board that some year-to-year timing adjustments were being made as part of audit entries. He said auditors will verify state-aid receivables (Scott estimated roughly $300,000) and review entries that reallocate revenue between fiscal years.
Scott noted the district expects to receive a cybersecurity grant of about $14,753 for qualifying expenses and that sites remain eligible to request additional cybersecurity equipment (for example, cameras). He also said CTE and transportation submissions were completed and that the district is seeking quotes related to Paid Family Medical Leave implementation, noting that Minnesota statutory options allow the district to split costs 50/50 with employees and that using a private insurer could simplify administration.
On staffing and operations, Scott said the district has completed interviews and extended offers for three custodial positions to improve coverage, described a modest uniform purchase for custodial/maintenance staff (roughly $700 total), and said other personnel and programmatic items are on schedule.
Quote: "Our financials are stable, looking good," Scott said, while noting the auditors will validate adjustments and receivables.
Next steps: auditors will be on-site next week; staff will finalize UFAR and audited submissions through November and December.
